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July 25. 2006 (c) The project as a whole conforms to applicable requirements for minimum required floor area for dwelling units, minimum allowable area for dwelling units, maximum allowable area for the number of dwelling units, and the maximum allowable area devoted to residential purposes; (d) The quantity, quality, utility, size and type of the project's open space and landscaping improvements is sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requirements or other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located; (e) The project will not cause surrounding streets and roads to exceed their safe capacities; (f) The quantity, quality, utility and type of the project's community and common facilities are sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requirements and other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located; (g) The project complies with the standards for approval of a use permit set forth in Section 40-106 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia; and (h) The project provides parking, building access and pathways for persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 2. That a group housing use permit for the conversion of a duplex into two residential condominium units is hereby granted to the applicant subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The nonconforming use of the property as a two-family structure in a single- family zoning district shall not be expanded. Any expansion of the use shall subject the property to the group housing use permit requirements of the City Code (SS 40-111, et seq., as amended). (b) All taxes and fees associated with the property shall be paid when due. 3. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the permit by the City Council." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith Nays: None Abstain: Holley (Once owned property) 06 - 324 - Rezoning and use permit: Motion by Ms. Randall, and seconded by Mr. R. Smith, to adopt the following ordinance approved on first reading at the July 24, 2006 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: 06- 324(a): "ZONING AMENDMENT ORDINANCE Z-06-03." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None Motion by Ms. Psi mas, and seconded by Mr. Heretick, to adopt the following resolution approved on first reading at the July 24, 2006 meeting, and was adopted by the following vote: